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Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Describe the impact of the Tour de France on the history of cycling

### Response:
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The Tour de France has had an enormous influence on the history of cycling. By bringing together some of the world's cycling luminaries to compete in an epic race across France, the Tour de France has set the stage for countless more races both big and small to follow in its footsteps. In addition, it has helped to elevate cycling to a mainstream sport and has helped to launch the careers of many of today's cycling stars.